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Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home South - TuscaloosaJohn Monroe Cross Obituary
John Monroe Cross, 44 of Tuscaloosa, passed away March 7, 2026 at DCH Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11: 00 am at Mesopotamia Cemetery in Eutaw with Bro Richard Williams officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. A visitation will be held on Wednesday at Magnolia Chapel South from 9:00 ~ 10:00 am prior to the service.
He is preceded in death by his brother; James Milton Cross, Jr.
Survivors include his daughter; Callie Brook Cross, son; Trevor Cross, parents; James M. Cross and Margaret S. Cross.
Pallbearers will be Steve Blount, Wes Garner, Bo Morrison, Tony Caldwell, John R. Cross, and Max Vanover.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations to your favorite charity.
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Mar
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Graveside service
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mesopotamia Cemetery
Mesopotamia Street, Eutaw 35462
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Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home South - Tuscaloosa